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Mattresses, Bed Bases & Divans for heavy people

Hi Valerie, Thanks for your question on bed advice for heavier sleepers. It can be really tricky to find a suitable mattress if you’re heavier than the norm for beds and divan bases. The good news is you’re not actually over the recommended weight for most mattresses! So… Read More

Choosing a new mattress for sleepers with lower back pain

Hi Steve, Many thanks for your question about mattresses for side sleepers with lower back pain. It’s no fun trying to sleep with a bad back when your mattress has seen better days! Ideally, it would be helpful to know which mattress you have had to help… Read More

How to soften up half a mattress?

Afternoon Teresa, Great to hear from you again and we’re so glad you’re happy with your John Ryan mattress! Zip and link mattresses are great for sleepers that have different weights or disturb each other during the night. This is because a zip link bed can be made in… Read More

Loaf top dog mattress too firm – what’s the alternative?

Morning Gavin, Thanks for getting in touch about your Loaf mattress and also your kind praise for our mattress website! The Loaf Top Dog mattress is a well-made model with some decent fillings. We’ve written about it extensively here and it’s dual spring layer construction method. It very… Read More

My Partner fidgets in bed – how to fix my mattress

Hi Janine, Thanks for getting in touch and sorry to hear your partners night time fidgeting is keeping you awake! Queen size mattresses are not a standard UK size and are more frequently seen in the USA. A queen size mattress measures 152 cm × 198 cm (60… Read More

Composition of Origins Pocket 1500 mattress and natural fibre content

Hi Sarah, Many thanks for your question on our Origins Pocket 1500 Mattress. It’s one of our best sellers. The Natural Fibre is 300GSM of Wool in the final top comfort layer. We list all the contents of our mattresses on each product listing. Below… Read More

Savoir No 4 mattress reviewed against the Hastens Marquis and Vi Spring Bedstead Superb

Hi Anita, Thanks for your comment on Savoir mattresses compared to other mattress models. You really are looking at the best of the best here. Savoir make some incredible mattresses! Let’s have a closer look at the Savoir mattress first before trying to compare to other models. If… Read More

Softest mattress for platform divan base?

Hi Sam, Many thanks for your question on the softest mattress for a platform top base. Sorry to hear that changing your base from a sprung edge to a platform has created such a sleeping issue. Sprung edge bases can make a mattress feel marginally softer but usually… Read More

Memory Foam Mattress Protector Cleaning?

Hi Frances, Thanks for your comment about mattress protectors and keeping them clean. Cleaning your foam mattress protector will depend on the exact washing instructions on the attached care label. So we would always advise that you read this first and follow the specific instructions. There’s a… Read More

Spinal stenosis & sciatica mattress advice and guidance

Hi Fred, Many thanks for your comment on the best type of bed for a bad back. We’re sorry to hear you’re struggling with spinal stenosis and sciatica during the night. We’ve helped many people with bad backs get a better nights sleep by offering tailored advice. Why firm… Read More